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2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport

SUV · 420 hp · 16–17 mpg combined

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$105,700Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

420 hp16–17 mpg combinedRWD / 4WD

Good

7,500-lb max towing
41.5 cu ft cargo
420 horsepower
55.0-inch infotainment display

Watch for

16–17 mpg combined
Not yet safety rated
3 open NHTSA campaigns

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport is a gas SUV with seating for 7 and 41.5 cu ft of cargo space with all seats in place.

Both configurations use a 6.2L 8-cylinder engine producing 420 horsepower and a 10-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive starts at $105,700, while four-wheel drive starts at $108,700.

Capability varies by configuration. The rear-wheel-drive version is rated to tow up to 7,500 lbs and carry a maximum payload of 1,600 lbs, with 17 mpg combined. The four-wheel-drive version is rated for up to 7,300 lbs of towing and a 1,500-lb maximum payload, with 16 mpg combined.

Standard cabin equipment includes leather seating, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, three-zone climate control and a 55.0-inch infotainment display. Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, 21 speakers, adaptive cruise control, automatic parking assist, front and rear parking sensors, and front, side and rear-view cameras are also standard. Available extras include Night Vision, a Rear Seat Entertainment System and the Performance Upgrade Package.

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36 factory options, from $15 to $7,495.

Performance Upgrade Package$7,495

AKG Studio Reference 38-Speaker System$4,825

Onyx Package$4,055

Touring Package$3,950

Edge Red Front 6-Piston Brembo Brake Upgrade w/Color Matched Rear Calipers$3,750

Cat-Back Performance Exhaust$3,140

OnStar One Super Cruise Extension to 8 Years$3,000

Night Vision$2,000

Rear Seat Entertainment System$1,995

Cargo Convenience Package$895

Mobile Service Plus$799

Floor Liner Package$595

Black Roof Rack Cross Rails$595

Interior Protection Package$495

Bluetooth Headphones by AKG$400

Premium Carpeted Floor Mats$350

3 Years SiriusXM$299

Rear Cargo Shade$275

Sport Pedal Cover Kit$195

Rear Bumper Protector$195

Reflective Front Window Shade$125

Engine Block Heater$100

Vertical Cargo Net$95

Front License Plate Bracket$15

Northeast Emissions$0

Second Row 60/40 Split-Folding Bench Seats w/Power Release$0

California Emissions Override$0

Federal Emissions Override$0

Federal Emissions Requirements$0

California State Emissions Requirements$0

State-Specific Emissions Override$0

Auxiliary Trailer Camera—

California Prop 65 Compliant Label Warning—

Deleted 3 Years of OnStar One and 3 Years of OnStar One with Super Cruise Upgrade (Fleet)—

Deleted Mobile Service Plus—

Illuminated Liftgate Sill Plate—

Which Escalade ESV is right for you?

Six trims, $94,100 to $171,000. Tap one to open it.

$94,100−$11,600Escalade ESV SUV420 hp $105,100−$600Luxury420 hp $105,700This trimSport420 hp $122,900+$17,200Platinum Luxury420 hp $123,400+$17,700Platinum Sport420 hp $171,000+$65,300V682 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $47,600, from Platinum Sport to V.

The numbers.

Two configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, 10-speed automatic.

420hp6.2L eight-cylinder

460lb-ftTorque

16–17mpgCombined · 14–15 city · 18–19 highway

RWD / 4WD10-speed shiftable automatic

7Seats

41.5 cu ftCargo volume

6,038–6,241 lbsCurb weight

7,600–7,700 lbsGVWR

7,300–7,500 lbsMax towing

1,500–1,600 lbsMax payload

147 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

Renaissance Red with Jet Black accents
Whisper Beige with Jet Black accents
Jet Black

All leather.

7 factory paints

Black Raven
Deep Sea Metallic
Galactic Gray Metallic
Vibrant White Tricoat
Aegean Stone
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Argent Silver Metallic

Safety and recalls

3 recall campaigns on file.

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Overall—Not rated

Frontal—Not rated

Side—Not rated

Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Escalade ESV. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic

4 yr / 50,000 mi

Powertrain

6 yr / 70,000 mi

Rust

4 yr / 50,000 mi

Roadside

6 yr / 70,000 mi

Maintenance

1 yr

Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr

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